Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream


                             There are very few things in life that I love more than pineapple
                      and coconut. I never can pass up anything with this flavor combo. It takes
                   me away to a tropical paradise without even leaving my house. I love that. Ha.
                   This dessert couldn't be any simpler and it's sure to impress your guests or just
                   even yourself. Make yourself a Pina Colada and listen to some Jimmy Buffett.

                                               Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream
                     
                                     1 pineapple, core removed and cut into chunks
                                     2 limes, juiced
                                     1/3 cup honey
                                     1 teaspoon cinnamon
                                     1 pint pineapple coconut ice cream
                                     toasted coconut
                                     macadamia nuts
                                     maraschino cherries

                          1) In a bowl place pineapple, lime juice, honey and cinnamon. Mix and
                          let sit 30 min.
                          2) Meanwhile heat your grill pan or outdoor grill. Place pineapple in pan
                          and cook until seared.
                          3) Place pineapple in the pineapple shell. Put 2 dollops of ice cream on
                          top and place your toasted coconut, nut and cherries. Serve.
                           Note...you can double of triple this for a crowd.

48 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh- who doesn't love pineapple and coconut? SO darn good. And how gorgeous is this??

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  2. Hi Val,

    I'm with you on the coconut and pineapple desserts! You can't beat it. Love the presentation.

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  3. I love this combo too...pina coladas are my favorite! I wish you were my neighbor...I would be at your door often!

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  4. Wow! My husband will LOVE this!!! Must make!!!!!
    XO Kris

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  5. OMG that looks amazing.... couldn't look prettier or tastier :)

    Love Jenny XOXO

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  6. Looks delicious! I love the idea of using fruit as a bowl - beautiful, easy to clean up, and so creative! :)

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  7. That is sooo beautiful!! My hubbu would love this!

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  8. Hi Val,
    Fist of all, I have to say, your new profile picture is adorable, you are so pretty! =)

    Secondly, your grilled pineapple with coconut ice cream looks A M A Z I N G!!! I am seriously salivating right now, ha! Your photos ROCK!! You really need to think about writing a cookbook, I would buy it in a heartbeat! =)

    Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz

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  9. OMG I want this now!! Looks soo good :)

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  10. mmm LOVE coconut AND pineapple!! This is the PERFECT summer treat!!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  11. I love the presentation of this - so pretty and dramatic! And the flavor combo - oh my. Yum!

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  12. The perfect summer treat! When do you get home?

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  13. Oh my gosh! Totally wished I lived closer so I could taste all of these yummy things you make!
    xx

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  14. Val! You just blew me out of the water. Your posts always remind me how grateful I am I stumbled across your blog. Love love love this... I'm definitely going to recreate it!

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  15. be still my beating heart, this looks incredible!

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  16. Are you serious?!?! You can't be doing this to me right now!! YUM!!!

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  17. Omg you have me getting dressed and running to my local supermarket!!

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

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  18. Your photos are always so fun and vibrant. I love the idea of serving in the pineapple.

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  19. Such a gorgeous dessert. I heart coconuts!

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  20. What a beautiful yummy dessert! I love the presentation, Val!

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  21. oh my goodness this looks too pretty to eat! Hope you have a fabulous weekend. xo

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  22. Great flavor combination...and loving the tropical pictures too!

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  23. Gorgeous photos! Looks like paradise!

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  24. One of my absolute favorite summer desserts is grilled pineapple, but I also love grilled peaches now too! Happy Friday!

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  25. Mmm girl this looks delish! So creative too :)

    http://girlinthelens.com/

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  26. Yum! This sounds heavenly, Val! Have a great weekend :) xoxo

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  27. Oh my goodness this is so fun and festive for summer! I felt like I was at a luau the moment I saw that first picture!

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  28. That looks so good!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  29. Sounds heavenly. What a great way to serve it.

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  30. sounds dreamy--really--and such a perfect summer treat

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  31. This is so tropical and festive, I'm lovin' it!

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  32. My mouth is watering. The whole dessert is its own wonderful party. I have to make this. Great photos too.

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  33. Hey Val~
    Looks so very yummy!! I LOVE coconut ~ will definitely try this . . . you're so clever. I've missed reading your posts. I took a "blog break" for a long while and I am excited to get caught up with everything I missed!
    ~cheryl :)

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  34. This looks gorgeous and amazing, Val. Love me some pineapple + coconut!!

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  35. OMG......this is gorgeous and genius!!!!

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  36. I'm loving this 'tropical' combo of coconut and pineapple . . . nothing like baked or grilled pineapples!

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  37. Did I ever tell you I LOVE this idea of using the pineapple as a serving dish? And of course the coconut too. Double yum!!!

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  38. I love pineapple and coconut too! This is making me wish I had a pint of pineapple coconut ice cream right now!

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  39. Awww..man I just chopped up my pineapple this morning! How creative and such a lovely combo of flavors.

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